The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 348 Breakthrough, Six Rings of Mental Power!

As Su Lun approached the crystal.

The light ripples gently around her, like a river of stars.

She slowly reached out her hand and lightly touched its surface with her fingertips.

Instantly, a warm flow of energy was transmitted to the palm of her hand. The feeling was like being kissed by the sun, which was soothing.

"This crystal seems to be responding to me." Su Lun whispered, "It is conveying some kind of message. I can feel that it has a deep connection with my blood."

David and his teammates watched with bated breath, knowing that this moment would be the key to solving the whole mystery.

Su Lun closed her eyes and focused on the message conveyed by the crystal. Those ancient and profound runes began to emerge in her mind.

"I saw...bloodline wizards once used this crystal to maintain balance and harmony," Su Lun's memory gradually became clear.

"They use it to protect the world and fight against the forces of darkness. They once promised to pass on this power so that future generations can continue to protect it."

David nodded. "Then this crystal is more than just power. It's a responsibility."

At this moment, the crystal suddenly flashed with dazzling light, a chill suddenly appeared around, and a mysterious energy wave vibrated.

In front of them, an illusory and ancient figure gradually emerged. It was a woman wearing gorgeous robes, with deep eyes and overflowing wisdom.

"Welcome, I'm Alana." The woman said with a smile. She still exuded an awe-inspiring aura even after countless years.

"You have awakened the legacy I left behind. This crystal is the important link between the past, present and future."

"Ailana!" Su Lun exclaimed. She seemed to see the mentor in her soul. "We need your guidance. We want to uncover the truth behind the blood wizard and this curse!"

Alana nodded slightly, "You have shown courage and wisdom, but you must fully master this power."

"You must pass a series of tests. Only when you overcome the inner and outer crises can this power truly belong to you."

Everyone looked at each other. They all understood that the next challenge would not be easy, but they would never back down.

"We're ready," David said firmly.

He felt the invisible and strong trust from his teammates, which gave him confidence.

Alana smiled and waved her hand, and the bright small crystal suddenly split into several soft lights, forming a path in the air leading to an unknown area.

"In every direction you go, you will face a test of your own."

"As you overcome these trials, you will gain greater abilities and perhaps discover new secrets about the 'blood core' and the ancient curse."

"Our destinies are closely linked. Taking this as an opportunity, we will meet the challenge together!"

Su Lun said firmly that she felt a passion rising in her heart and she would face whatever challenge next with courage.

When Su Lun walked into the colorful path that emitted a soft blue glow.

She found herself in a dreamlike, beautiful yet unsettling paradise.

Flashing around were the figures of those who had once lived and laughed next to her, and they were more or less a part of her life.

However, behind each face was a mixture of sadness and despair, making her feel the unresolved pain from the past pouring in.

"Is this my memory?" Su Lun spoke with difficulty, but his voice was suppressed.

The faces stared at her, some with kindness, others with resentment.

Sometimes, she could even hear those long-forgotten words, haunting her like a ghost: "Why did you leave? Why did you abandon us?"

Experiencing these memories, Su Lun felt a suffocating discomfort.

"No… I didn't mean to leave," she tried to defend herself, but she couldn't change the pain these memories brought.

But she soon realized that this was a test, an opportunity for her to face her inner struggles and pain, and also to release the long-suppressed anxiety in the past and clear the obstacles for the future.

Pervading the surroundings is a feeling of awakening, bringing thoughts back to reality from oblivion.

Su Lun took a deep breath, "I won't run away anymore! I will turn my sadness into motivation! For those who once loved me, and for all those who need protection!"

The voice was firm and clear. At that moment, those melancholy and gloomy figures gradually disappeared, leaving only the warm sunshine shining down, like new hope.

This made the entire space look brand new, and the memories that turned into light once again flowed into her body, allowing her to absorb new power, an invisible but real and powerful power injected into her!

At the same time, the remaining companions are each caught up in their own unique but difficult trials, and each is experiencing their own challenges.

Some people need to face their losses, some need to let go of hatred, and some need to find important qualities that have been hidden for a long time but never realized they possessed.

These trials are guiding them to constantly surpass themselves and prepare for the final reveal of the truth behind the 'blood core'.

And in the end, when everyone has overcome their own trials, they will reunite together, share each other's new strength, and face a greater unknown destiny together!

On another trail, David fell into darkness.

He realized that this was no ordinary path, but a place shrouded in haze.

A terrifying figure was vaguely visible, chasing him continuously; this was the manifestation of his long-hidden fear of failure.

He couldn't stop the shadow from approaching. It tore at his beliefs like a sharp blade, making him feel extremely embarrassed!

"Is this the fear in my heart?" David's face was calm and he stepped forward.

However, no matter how he tried to escape, the shadow still followed him closely. He heard the miserable cries of countless victims ringing in his ears: "Give up, you will never succeed!"

Just when despair was about to consume him, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and confronted the dark forces head-on.

"If giving in will only make me lose more, then let me face the reality! I'm David, and I won't back down again!"

As his determination exploded, he began to focus and release all the faith that had accumulated through his ordeal.

Then, he slowly moved from the fear in the darkness to another path.

When his burst of fighting spirit struck the shadow, the terrifying existence trembled, then struggled back to a weak state, and was completely penetrated by the dazzling flashing color.

Just as David's determination exploded, the darkness around him seemed to be torn apart, and the flickering light gradually dispelled the oppressive feeling.

However, just when he thought he was about to overcome his fear, the shadow seemed to be summoned and instantly gathered and took shape, transforming into a larger and more terrifying existence.

Dreadlord!

"Do you think you can escape like this?" The devil's low and hoarse voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, shaking David's heart.

Its hideous and distorted humanoid outline gradually emerged, and its fiery red eyes seemed to be burning with hatred and despair, which made people shudder.

"You are all my fears and failures. You can't escape me!" the devil continued to roar.

It seemed to be mocking David's indomitable spirit: "I will devour your faith and let you be immersed in endless darkness forever!"

David felt a huge pressure in his heart, but he understood that this was exactly what he was facing.

He took a deep breath and gathered all his emotions together. No matter how much frustration and pain he had endured in the past, he would turn it into strength to fight against this terrible existence.

"I'm David, who do you think you are!" he responded loudly. He could feel the blood power surging in his body.

He began to gather magical energy and let the determination linger around him.

The spiritual energy in the surrounding air seemed to begin to vibrate and flow because of his firm will.

"Humph, boy, you are just deceiving yourself."

The Lord of Dread sneered and stretched out its huge hand to pounce on David. It was a huge hand condensed from darkness, as if it wanted to swallow up all the light.

But David did not retreat. He took a sudden step forward and transformed the concentrated energy into a dazzling light.

"I'm going to break this!"

As his shout rang out, the light suddenly rushed towards the Demon King like a meteor across the night sky.

A loud collision broke out between the two, roaring like thunder and deafening!
Light and darkness intertwined and tore apart, unfolding a fierce struggle in space.

Despite the terrifying presence before him, David knew he had to fight.

He continued to inject his faith, hope and strong desire for victory into the light, and the power grew, pushing the dreadlord back step by step.

“I didn’t expect that I would be noticed by such a being.”

David took a deep breath and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The strength of the Dreadlord is definitely on the same level as those ancient gods, and his strength is definitely above the seventh ring.

This time, just a thought from the Lord of Dread actually made this six-ring wizard feel a terrifying sense of oppression.

The shadow of the Dreadlord twisted slightly in front of him, as if enjoying the panic and frustration of the moment.

Its pair of eyes, burning with red light, revealed endless despair and mockery. "Your understanding of yourself is too superficial, little wizard."

"According to legend, how did you rise from the darkness?"

David asked calmly, knowing better than to let himself get caught up in the emotional turmoil at the moment.

"Me? I am the source of all fear and despair." The Lord of Dread sneered in a low voice, his voice as chilling as a cold wind.

"Throughout the ages, countless souls have been my sacrifices. Whenever humans feel afraid, lost, and helpless, I emerge from the shadows in their hearts. The more afraid you are, the more powerful I become."

David's heart was shocked. He realized that this existence was not just a force, but the embodiment of dark emotions.

He thought of the historical legends: countries were destroyed because of it, heroes lost hope because of its appearance, and those records buried deep in the long river of history were swallowed up by this terrible existence.

"You are right." David said slowly, "But I am not afraid. That is why I am standing here and will not let you continue to influence others!"

"Oh, do you think you can break my bondage?" The Lord of Dread grinned, "Even if your will is as strong as steel, deep in your heart, those long-hidden cowardice and failures that have never been faced will still surface when I appear. I can see through every inch of your weakness, and no matter how hard you struggle, you can't escape!"

David gritted his teeth, but he knew that this was what he had to face.

"Your strength comes from the anxiety about the unknown and failure deep in our hearts, but at the same time, we also have hope and courage! These are things you cannot destroy!"

David responded loudly, clenching his palms into fists, and a strong intention began to surge.

As he shouted, a golden light burst out from his body, gradually dispelling the surrounding haze.

That light symbolizes the hope shared by all the brave men and is the most powerful weapon against the forces of darkness!
Seeing this scene, the Dreadlord was obviously a little angry, and its hideous and twisted human form began to twist even more severely.

"Foolish boy! This is your fate!" It roared, trying to devour David into nothingness!

At this moment, a wave of icy yet warm air came over, enveloping both of them, and a violent conflict ensued.

As the battle escalates, they must engage in a deeper and more complex struggle that goes beyond just physical strength.

"You can't influence me. I have my friends, my mission, and my future!"

David stared at the huge shadow in front of him without blinking. He decided not to escape anymore but to look directly into the deepest part of his heart.

With every shout and every impact, the energy transformed from past pain continues to grow stronger.

And every time the powerful flash of light hit the Dreadlord, its twisted face showed astonishment and anger: "No! This is impossible!"

Finally, after the last collision, the scorching and dazzling white flames completely enveloped the evil being.

The flames surged like a tide, constantly eroding every inch of darkness on its body.

"This is my determination. I want to break it all!"

As the last roar sounded, the invisible shackles completely collapsed at this moment.

And that suffocatingly huge figure was eventually swallowed up by the surging light, leaving no trace!
When finally tranquility descended, the earth came back to life, and the haze in the distance dissipated. When the sun shone down, a feeling of warmth filled the entire space.

The liberated atmosphere brought peace back to the entire land and made the heroes feel new strength they had never felt before!

This struggle against himself not only enabled David to defeat external threats, but also completed a baptism on the soul level.

And at this moment, David suddenly found that his mental strength had been improved.

The mental strength that had been unable to break through for a long time actually broke through to the sixth ring at this moment, allowing him to officially step into the realm of a sixth-ring wizard!

(End of this chapter)